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3Q Digital
Automated Intelligence to Power Growth Marketing The Science Behind Our Strategy
The fact is, we don’t accept limits when it comes to the growth of your brand
Transforming brands into market leaders is our mission Our rallying cry, accept no limits, has enabled us to redefine the playing field and become the leading disruptive growth marketing agency
Performance marketing today often incorporates tactics that are executed in silos and driven by ad spend and ROI, but this approach makes it impossible to think bigger and take the next step At 3Q/DEPT, we decided to revolutionize the game and inject strategy, data, and innovation into everything we do This is growth marketing
Powered by a team of fearless innovators and predictive intelligence, our proprietary growth model helps marketers accept the next step We capitalize on digital marketing opportunities, transform media approaches, and drive market leadership
We’re your partner, committed to paving the way for your success Each client relationship is based on honesty, transparency, and collaboration, where inclusivity is celebrated, diverse perspectives are encouraged, and growth never stops
It comes down to the core values we embody throughout everything we do at 3Q/DEPT: We accept no limits
We are constantly challenging the status quo to drive growth opportunities
In our hiring, communications, practices, and promotions We’ve created an environment that values everyone’s unique background and perspective, and our clients couldn’t be happier to work with such a diverse team
We act for the greater good
During good times and bad, we’re committed to supporting each other, our clients, and our communities
We hold ourselves accountable to our teams, our markets, our society, and to you
Rob was brought into 3Q/DEPT to grow and scale our offerings, talent base, and geographic footprint to meet the needs of our disruptive high-growth and enterprise organizations Previously, he was Global CEO of iProspect, an agency he grew to $250M and to 1,700 employees in 55 offices in 40 countries around the globe He led iProspect to be named “Leader” in the first three Forrester Wave reports and served many enterprise clients including P&G, Sears, Walgreens, and Hilton Hotels Rob is passionate about building winning teams, leading transformation, and aggressively scaling organizations Rob earned a master of business administration from Harvard Business School and a bachelor of science in management from Boston College He lives in Boston with his wife, Stephanie and two sons, Chase (11) and Grant (6) as well as his teddy bear dog, Milo who is 13
Ellen is the chief revenue officer at 3Q/DEPT and is responsible for leading Business Development and Marketing Prior to joining 3Q/DEPT in January 2016, Ellen spent 10 years at iCrossing partnering with clients like LEGO, Charles Schwab, HSN, and Travelocity to create strategies for enterprise digital media programs Ellen has worked in marketing, client services, strategy, and all areas of digital marketing While at 3Q/DEPT, she has increased the number of enterprise clients and has developed 3Q/DEPT’s go-to-market strategy for marketing and new business Ellen is a yoga-loving foodie with over 15 years of ashtanga yoga practice
Sam joined 3Q/DEPT in July 2020 as chief strategy officer after holding the same position at iProspect since 2014 At iProspect, he was instrumental in building strategy to shape the agency through the development of new service lines and acquisition targets Sam has deep experience across media, creative, and entertainment, working with clients across a number of verticals including technology, retail, hospitality, and CPG Sam has the unique ability to predict consumer and digital trends, and he believes the key to the future is in the strategic amplification of holistic digital performance marketing Sam earned a bachelor of arts in English language and literature from Colorado State University He lives in Denver and enjoys spending time with his family outdoors
Stephanie is the Chief Client Officer at 3Q/DEPT and is responsible for partnering with clients to deliver positive business results She has over 24 years of experience developing and leading multi-channel marketing strategy and implementation – with expertise in digital experience and demand generation Prior to 3Q/DEPT, she worked with a wide range of brands from start-ups to Fortune 100s at global agencies like Havas/EURO RSCG and McCann Worldgroup Stephanie is a strategic problem solver, direct communicator, and passionate team leader with a focus on ROI She earned a bachelor of science in communications from Weber State University In her free time, Stephanie enjoys hiking, yoga, and fostering rescued animals with the help of her daughters
Adrienne Abrams has played several key cross-functional roles at 3Q/DEPT since joining in March 2014, leading to her becoming 3Q/DEPT’s first chief of staff in 2020 Adrienne oversees and prioritizes strategic initiatives at the executive level She has worked in marketing and advertising for more than 20 years across various digital channels, print, radio, and television Adrienne has a bachelor of arts in humanities from the University of British Columbia She is active in the local Jewish and non-profit communities, having served on boards in both executive and trustee positions and as cofounder of a non-profit community theater Adrienne enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, practicing yoga, and trying out new vegetarian recipes
Lou joined 3Q/DEPT in July 2022 as the new VP of Growth, overseeing sales and sales development Lou served as VP of Sales and Digital Strategy at Rise Interactive where he was the founding member of Rise’s creative team which he grew from zero revenue to 25+ creatives with a multi-million dollar annual revenue stream He brings a broad range of expertise in sales, CX, creative, web design/development, media, analytics, and technology, with 20 years of experience in various spaces, including digital marketing, creative, and PR Based in Chicago, Lou has two young children (Lucy, 4 and Lily, 1) and loves cooking, gardening, and bike riding
Sana has worked in digital marketing since 2009, with stints at QuinStreet and Accenture preceding her tenure at 3Q/DEPT She has experience with a variety of clients, from SMBs to enterprise accounts, helping companies make exponential revenue gains and driving profit in verticals including insurance, travel, and eCommerce Sana’s expertise in SEM, paid social, the Google Display Network, remarketing, and lead quality has been fueled by a data-centric methodology reinforced in her Accelerate team Sana earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from UC Davis She is an avid road biker and once rode a bike from San Francisco to San Diego in one week
Erica joined 3Q/DEPT in January 2020 as VP, finance, serving as a strategic business partner to our client service teams and overseeing financial planning and operating performance Motivated to find creative solutions to complex problems, Erica is passionate about challenging the status quo and accepting no limits Prior to joining 3Q/DEPT, Erica spent the last decade in finance roles for both Edelman and Leo Burnett, advising her teams on pricing and client growth strategy, optimizing staffing structures, and managing high-growth practices She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago In her spare time, Erica enjoys photography, live music, and cheering on her beloved Northwestern Wildcats football team
Amie oversees client-facing teams and drives account plans and relationships for 3Q’s clients, while also serving as an advisor, coach, and mentor to digital marketing professionals on the team Amie is responsible for 3Q’s client retention, client and employee NPS, and revenue per employee She also identifies opportunities to grow the business, streamline operations, and improve the client delivery organization, including building the right processes to help the company scale efficiently and creating new staffing models that leverage automation to improve margin enhancement A former Division 1 field hockey athlete, Amie is the mother of two amazing daughters, a strong DEIB advocate, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Providence College
Jake is a Bay Area native who joined 3Q/DEPT in August 2013 and has worked in the digital marketing space since 2011 He is responsible for partnering with clients to understand their goals and create full-funnel digital marketing strategies to produce impactful business outcomes while overseeing large teams who bring the strategies to life with a growth-driven mindset He has worked with a wide variety of global brands spanning B2B and B2C verticals with digital media budgets ranging from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars Jake received a degree in communications from UC Santa Barbara, where he graduated with high honors In his free time Jake enjoys hiking with his wife and dog, gardening, and playing guitar
Born in the Midwest, Wes has been in San Diego since he was 18 and he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from San Diego State University Wes was only the third Inseev employee when he joined the company as a Digital PR & Outreach Specialist, and became executive Vice President in just over seven years when Inseev was acquired by 3Q/DEPT in 2021 At 3Q, Wes oversees a team of ~60 SEO professionals responsible for strategy, technical SEO, link building, and content In his free time, Wes can be found playing beach volleyball competitively, snowboarding, or seeing live music A reading and writing enthusiast, his favorite book series is The Red Rising
Diana joined 3Q/DEPT in May 2021 and is responsible for building our eCommerce practice by leveraging her expertise in eCommerce, Retail Media, and Search Marketing (SEM, SEO) Recognized by Google as an expert in the paid search industry and a thought leader in the retail space, Diana has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and AdAge Before becoming a 3Qer, she spent five years as Managing Director and Senior Partner at Mindshare where she drove ecommerce, retail media, and performance marketing for CPG clients Diana also served in client services leadership roles at iCrossing and iProspect A Fitchburg State University alumna, Diana is a mom to two precocious “curly girlies” and she dabbles in home decorating and gardening, origami, and amateur-ish chess
As General Counsel, Julie oversees 3Q/DEPT’s legal and HR functions, and brings a change management lens to all aspects of her work After close to a decade of class action and business litigation in private practice, she transitioned to in-house roles, where she built out and led the legal team at Rise Interactive, managed commercial work for Anixter, and spent time as a change management consultant Julie earned a juris doctor from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and a bachelor of science in supply chain and information systems from The Pennsylvania State University Outside of work, Julie enjoys rock climbing and traveling with her family
Yomei joined 3Q/DEPT in October 2021 as SVP, Paid Social, and is focused on driving best-in-class methodologies, partnerships, and adjacent services across new and established social platforms Yomei comes to 3Q from Facebook where he built full-funnel marketing strategies and hyper-growth solutions for direct-to-consumer businesses, along with optimizing creative for disruptive and established brands He earned a bachelor of arts in economics from UC Berkeley and he will be based in 3Q’s San Francisco office As a teenager living in Japan, he aspired to be a professional skateboarder and he toured with Thrasher skateboarding magazine to show them all the best skate spots in Tokyo
SVP, Search & Growth Labs An alumnus of Indiana University at Bloomington, Joseph joined 3Q/DEPT in April of 2013 Although he’s been working on SEM campaigns for more than 10 years and has experience with hundreds of clients in almost every vertical imaginable, Joseph loves that he learns something new in this industry every day Joseph is a regular contributor to Search Engine Watch, Hero Conf, and the SMX series What’s more, he’s the coauthor of the Sybex book, Pay-Per-Click Search Engine Marketing: An Hour a Day, and he’s also a published poet and spoken word artist
